Games Inbox: Overstrike trailer, Call Of Duty Vita, and Fallout 4

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Overstrike – E3’s forgotten reveal

Joke EffectDon’t know how that Overstrike game from Insomniac managed to pass me by, but thanks for including the video in that Resistance 3 story GC. I realise it doesn’t show any gameplay but I hope it’s more than just a shooter or Ratchet & Clank with different characters. What I liked about it is that it was light hearted and colourful – but not childish like a Nintendo game. It seems to me like it has to be one or the other nowadays and never in between.I like the idea in the comments section that it could be some sort of comedy Mass Effect. That would be amazing, although I doubt it really is like that. Is there a release date or any more info or is that video really all that’s been shown?Dexter FletcherGC:To our knowledge there’s never been anything substantial said about it other than it’s got four-player co-op. That trailer is the only footage too. There was talk of a summer 2012 release date but we’d now assume that was impossible, given the lack of previews.

Good guessVery good Resident Evil: Revelations review GC, very informative without spoiling anything. I got the game today and so far I’m very impressed, although I can already see what you mean about the partners being pointless. What’s not up for debate though is the graphics which really are amazing. I know that technically the PS Vita is better, but it’s not that much better. The 3DS is cheaper, has more games, has Nintendo games, and now seems pretty well established.I am interested in the PS Vita, the controls sound great, but I just can’t see it getting much support or any games anyone really cares about. So what if it’s got a portable Killzone or Resistance? Nobody really cared about those games on the PlayStation 3 so why should they care about them on the Vita?The thing is Sony must know this and they must have a secret plan (mustn’t they?). My bet is an exclusive Call Of Duty – maybe a greatest hits of Modern Warfare – to be revealed at E3. With full online support and Elite compatibility, that’d make a difference I bet. That happens then EA feels like they have to retaliate with Battlefield 3 and then all of a sudden the Vita has got a purpose and a library that’s properly different from Nintendo’s. What do you think?GadflyGC:We think that’s entirely plausible. If you’re assassinated by Sony/Activision ninjas over the next few days we’ll definitely know you were right.Falling in love againHave there been any rumours of a new Fallout game this year? I know a lot of people write in about Skyrim and how they’ve played it for 80 hours or more, and I’m having a similar experience of New Vegas. My save is 50 hours in, yet I’ve not even got half the Achievements yet. This is probably the biggest game I’ve ever played. I’d love to see a sequel using the Skyrim engine. I don’t really want to wait until the next generation is out.EvilMoominPS: Just the other day I was thinking that Bethesda could make a great Planet of the Apes game using Fallout as a template.GC:A Fallout game using Skyrim’s graphics engine is inevitable but it seems highly unlikely that it would be this year, considering there’s been no hint of it so far. We wouldn’t be surprised to see Fallout 4 announced at E3 though, for a 2013 or 2014 release.

The first victimI am getting married in September so money is now really tight in the solidpete household. And the thought of missing out on my gaming for the next seven months is almost unbearable. The first casualty is Resident Evil: Revelations (the game I bought my 3DS for back at launch).All the crazy overtime I am doing is being ploughed into the wedding naturally and the wife-to-be has put me on a budget. So I was thinking about going down the local High Street retailers and staring longingly at the box, shuffling my feet until some kind stranger buys it for me. Do you think it would work?SolidPete82 (PSN ID)PS: If the Wii U is out before the 22nd of September I might have a little cry!Lucky escapeYesterday I turned my Xbox on and a message came on my screen saying I’ve signed into Xbox Live on multiple consoles today. I thought this to be rather strange but I carried on playing Skyrim anyway. I kept playing and I got signed out of Xbox Live, I thought this happens my Virgin router plays up sometimes, so again I carried on playing Skyrim.Today however I got to work and checked my Hotmail and some sneaky little so-and-so has hacked into my account and tried to steal 6000 Microsoft Points on the expired credit card I have on my Xbox. I can only assume it’s EA Origin that has been hacked into because the other day I installed an update form Origin, and now I’ve been hacked.I rang Microsoft straight away and because the card has expired the hacker or hackers or whoever you are got nothing. Xbox users please change your password and other information so less of us are getting hacked into. Do it at login.live.comwoz 007 (gamertag)No wordWhat’s the craic with the new Grand Theft Auto? Has there been any more announcements yet as to when it’s likely to be released, etc.? It’s almost as if it’s slipped off the radar or something.LilleyJnrGC:If there was more news we wouldn’t keep it quiet. Unfortunately Rockstar aren’t the most talkative of publishers and they’re especially unlikely to say anything more until after Max Payne 3 is out. Apart from anything it’s still not clear if Grand Theft Auto V will be out this year or not.Good old EidosJust to let all the classic PC gamers out there now that GOG has added Square Enix/Eidos to their catalogue. The first two titles to get the DRM free release are Deus Ex and Hitman: Codename 47 and are priced at $9.99 and $5.99 respectively (so about £6.66 and £3.99). Also, Deus Ex comes with the soundtrack and both titles come with those lovely reference cards you used to get in PC games.For me it is also some of their other titles I am interested, especially the Blood Omen and Legacy Of Kain games. I know some of these games are available elsewhere, but as always the games are also DRM free (and very likely laptop friendly). Also, ever bought a game without the manual? You might want to check this site out, a site dedicated to letting you get hold of scans of those documents that came with the original games. This includes manuals, maps and reference cards. I even think there are some keyboard overlays in there. Has been handy for some of those big box games I have bought off eBay from yesteryear. Finally, anybody wondering what has happened to Fortune Summoners, originally due for release this week. It was delayed due to some tweaks required after receiving feedback from the demo version. Now due on the 31st January.Thekeats1999PS: Do a search on YouTube for The Cynical Brit. Does some excellent videos about gaming, mainly reviews.

Import PersonaGC, are going to be importing and/or reviewing Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 for the DS? It is due out in North America on the 28 February and I have already pre-ordered mine from the Planet Axel website.I was a huge admirer of the first game and from what I have read it has a similar social link system as the Persona series. I know you are fans of the Persona franchise and was wondering if this was on your radar?eyetunes (PSN ID)PS: Inazuma Eleven is a good game.GC:We’ll certainly be getting a copy in, but February and March are busy months for UK releases so it may have to wait a while for a review.Inbox also-ransWith all the letters on how generous the Kingdoms Of Amalur demo was I found that playing Daytona USA Arcade Trial gave you a free picture pack. Small but free and would like to hear of any other freebies with trials or demos…jotoBought (on pre-order from the excellent ShopTo.Net) Catherine: Stray Sheep Edition for the Xbox 360. I liked the US PlayStation 3 exclusive limited edition but this shall do. Great price as well: £42.TheSpectre N8 (gamertag)/TheSpectre_N8 (PSN ID)PS: Also ordered Syndicate and Jak And Daxter collection as well!Even if it was a European Capcom representative who talked about the sales of Resident Evil 5 they have forgotten how easy it was to pirate Resident Evil 2 on the PSone. Everyone I knew had a copy of Resident Evil 2, it was the killer app for the PSone.RessesGC:What does the level of piracy for Resident Evil 2 have to do with whether it makes financial sense for Resident Evil 6 to be more action-focused?Thundercracker why would you be a jet when you could be a Dinobot like me, the Dinobot king?GrimlockThis week’s Hot TopicFor this week’s discussion we want to know what your least favourite bit is in a game you otherwise really enjoyed.It doesn’t have to be a game-ruining problem but what niggles, flaws or unwanted features annoy you in some of your favourite games? Is it a particular level, an ability you can never get the hang of – or a missing feature that seems obvious to you but that the game doesn’t have? Is it a problem with checkpointing or saving perhaps? Or the difficulty level in general? Maybe a graphical issue or some other technical problem?How much did the issue affect your enjoyment of the game? In general does a game have to be near perfect for you to enjoy it or are you happy to put up with a bunch of poorly implemented features if the core experience is enjoyable?

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